Misuse Of ADHD Drugs By Young Adults Drives Rise In ER Visits

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24 Feb 2016

It's no secret that stimulant medications such as Adderall that are prescribed to treat symptoms of ADHD are sometimes used as "study drugs" aimed at boosting cognitive performance. Now, emergency room visits linked to misuse of the drug are on the rise, up 156% with young adults, according to a recent study. (NPR, 2/16)